Franco Pérez signs his first professional contract with Boca | OneFootball

Youth player Franco Pérez, one of the academy’s brightest prospects, put pen to paper and secured his future at the blue-and-gold institution. The talented attacking midfielder signed his first professional contract through December 2028, thus protecting another gem who has the entire Boca fanbase excited for the years ahead.

The youth divisions of the Boca setup continue to prove they are an inexhaustible factory of talent. As the standout players meet the necessary requirements, the club’s leadership speeds up negotiations to secure their stay. In this regard, the signing of this new professional contract is no coincidence, but rather a reward for his sustained performances with the reserve team.

Born in 2008, the left-footer usually plays as a classic No. 10, a historic and much-loved position at the club from La Ribera. He has atypical physical stature for his role, standing nearly 1.90 meters tall, which gives him a considerable advantage in the physical battles of the division. He is currently one of the standout pieces in the structure of Mariano Herrón’s reserve side.

Franco Pérez stands out in Boca’s reserve team.

The board’s decision to tie down the attacking midfielder for the next two seasons is a response to the enormous potential he has shown. At just 17 years old, he displays outstanding technical qualities and a dazzling vision of the game. In this way, Xeneize secures a creative option for the medium and long term. It is worth noting that the length of the contract is the maximum allowed for a minor.

The family legacy: Franco Pérez and his father’s mark

The surname carries real weight in the great history of Boca Juniors. His father, Omar Pérez, made his debut under the guidance of the legendary Bianchi during the institution’s golden era. At the time, he was given the difficult task of being Riquelme’s natural backup, managing to do his part in winning the 2000 Apertura and lifting the unforgettable Copa Libertadores titles in 2000 and 2001.

Omar and Franco Pérez at Boca Predio.

Although injuries kept his father from enjoying greater continuity at La Ribera, he went on to build a formidable career abroad, becoming an absolute idol at Independiente Santa Fe of Colombia. Now, the challenge falls on the shoulders of the young heir, who will look to forge his own destiny and write a new page in the family story.

With his contract secured and under the close watch of the first-team coaching staff, the promising playmaker will continue his development in the reserve team. The Boca world eagerly awaits his progress, knowing that, with patience and hard work, he has the tools needed to succeed wearing the shirt of the One and Only Giant.

Keep reading:

Boca finalizes its preseason friendlies: opponents, dates, and venues

Boca has a new home jersey: when it will debut

The official photos of Boca’s new home jersey for the 26/27 season

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.